Getting to Oxford

Getting to campusLink to this section

There are two ways to reach your summer school campus: book our Supervised Transfer Service or arrange your own journey.

1. Book our Supervised Transfer Service
Let us take care of your journey from the airport to campus. Simply add the service to your booking and enjoy peace of mind knowing that your arrival is in experienced hands.

2. Arrange your own travel
You can travel to campus with your family, book a taxi or use public transport. The information below will help you plan your journey.

Planning your journey to the UKLink to this section

If you are travelling from overseas, you can reach the UK by air or train before continuing to Oxford. When choosing your route, allow enough time for the onward journey to campus.

Travelling by airLink to this section

The following airports offer convenient access to Oxford. Approximate onward journey times are:

• Heathrow: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Gatwick: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Stansted: 3 hours 30 minutes
• Luton: 2 hours
• Birmingham: 1 hour

Journey times vary depending on your transport and traffic. If you plan to book our Supervised Transfer Service, check the available airports and transfer times before booking your flights.You can choose to make your own way to the campus or book the Academy Royale International supervised transfer service. Simply add it to your booking, and we’ll take care of the rest, so your experience begins with complete peace of mind. Find out more about our transfer service here.

Travelling to the UK by airLink to this section

The most convenient airports for Oxford are listed below. We recommend searching online to find a flight that suits your requirements.

• Heathrow (approx. 1.5 hours travel time)
• Gatwick (approx. 2.5 hours travel time)
• Stansted (approx. 3.5 hours travel time)
• Luton (approx. 2 hours travel time)
• Birmingham (approx. 1 hour travel time)

Travelling to the UK by train - EurostarLink to this section

The Eurostar allows travellers from France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands to travel to the UK by train. The Eurostar arrives at St Pancras International station in the centre of London. Click here to book Eurostar tickets online.

Getting to Oxford by Public TransportLink to this section

Information is correct at the time of publication, but you should always check the latest service availability with the public transport provider. We also recommend that you book any public transport in advance of travel to ensure availability on your chosen route.

• Travelling by Train – National Rail operates frequent services linking London with all major cities and airports in the UK. Direct rail services run between Long Paddington and Oxford Station, and London Marylebone and Oxford Parkway Station. Oxford Station is the best station for students staying in any of our Oxford colleges.
• Travelling by Coach – London Heathrow and Gatwick airports are linked to Oxford by The Airline coach service, which operates a direct, frequent service 24 hours a day. The National Express provides frequent services between all major cities and airports in the UK. The Oxford Tube operates a 24-hour service between Oxford and various destinations in central London itself. At busy times of day it runs every 10-20 minutes. This service does not serve the London airports mentioned above. Please note – providers have had to make adaptations to their services in response to the pandemic, and although they are beginning to return to a normal service, we strongly recommend you check the websites above for the most up to date information and timetables.